Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
NA
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Origin
North America
Central America, Mexico
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Warm
NA
Facts about
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
NA
Top Producer
United States of America
NA
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
NA
Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
United States of America
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Liliidae
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ericaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Hylocereus
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
H. undatus
Generic Group
Heath
Cactus
Difference Between Cranberry and Dragonfruit
We might think that Cranberry and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Dragonfruit with peel is 46.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Dragonfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cranberry and Dragonfruit is Ericales and Caryophyllales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.